By: Cosi PearcePhoto By: artandwriting.org What are Scholastic Awards? Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are awarded to 7th through 12 graders who have a choice of submitting many different types of writing and artwork. This organization is one of the largest, mostly known for their recognition of creativity.-READ MORE-

By: Cosi PearcePhoto By: http://www.usatoday.com Have you ever seen a layer snow on the beach? Throughout the history of Huntington Beach it has never snowed; until today. On March 2nd around 11 when it was pouring rain here at CdM, there was about an inch of snow and hail that came down on Huntington Beach, our neighboring city. -READ MORE-

By Max ReynaPhoto from: http://heathcaldwell.comThe zeniths and nadirs of civilizations are utterly fascinating to me. These are the periods of time when a society reaches its high water mark, and everything’s great, there’s an abundance of wealth and science and knowledge, and then, for some reason, the whole thing falls apart. Strangely enough, the low point seems to follow right on the high point’s heels. Take for example what happened when Marcus Aurelius (who, with his four predecessors, had presided over the golden age of Rome) died in 180 A.D. -READ MORE-

By Cosi Pearce Photo from: kpbs.orgAll schools within the Newport Mesa Unified School District are finally going green! More than 20 locations will install solar panels, including CdM. We are one of the first schools to get these installed aside from Estancia, Newport Harbor and Costa Mesa High School. -READ MORE-

By: Megan KaliliPhoto by: OCregister.comWhether it be supporting local farmers, spending more time outside, or benefiting from fresher food, Farmers Markets have created an amazing atmosphere for buying daily necessities. Not only do Farmers Markets sell fruits and veggies, but they often display local artists and sell hand-made clothing as well. The Irvine Farmers Market is a wonderful place for local OC residents can buy their groceries. Once located in the University Center shopping center, the Irvine Farmers Market moved to Mariners Church in December.-READ MORE-

The Bulletproof Coffee Diet

By Anna Constantino Photo From onnit.com Imagine waking up to your favorite coffee drink every morning, saturated with butter and rich tasty flavors. But this remarkable, mouth watering coffee creation is no ordinary beverage. Bulletproof Coffee is now becoming a popular worldwide trend, because of the immense health benefits that this drink is claimed to provide.-READ MORE-

By Delaney IveyPhoto by Elizabeth Greenberg Out with the old, in with the new. After touring up-to-date high school libraries and listening to the requests of parents and staff, the CdM Foundation has unanimously voted to begin remodeling our very own.-READ MORE-

TRIDENT NEWS:

Appreciating Diversity Week!

By: Cosi PearcePhoto By: http://www.womenon20s.org/ In 1920, women were given the right to vote. In 2020, another historic change may take place: replacing Andrew Jackson’s face on the $20 bill with the face of a female who was significant in history. -READ MORE-

By: Anna ConstantinoPhoto by: yelp.comWhether you are craving a delicious snack, or a fresh nutritious beverage, Sejuiced is the perfect place to indulge. Located on Coast Highway, Sejuiced Super-food Juice Bar recently opened, and is attracting people from health-food fanatics, to anyone looking for a quick bite to eat. -READ MORE-

By: Delaney Ivey A colorful addition has been added to the playground of Sonora Elementary school. Isaac Clark, an artistic freshman, transformed the school blacktop for his Eagle Scout project. On Saturday, March 7th, he and eighteen people from the CdM community joined together to paint a map of the United States on the worn-out asphalt. The previous week, Isaac and a few family members prepped the ground, sweeping, laying down tape for the borders, and blanketing the area with a background of blue. -READ MORE-

By: Delaney Ivey Follow Orchesis to Oz March 5th-7th at 7PM! CdM's incredible dance team (featuring boys dance!) will be putting on a breathtaking show this weekend, and tickets are still available at the ASB office ($15), on the CDM Webstore ($17), and at the door ($20). -READ MORE-

By: Max Reyna “No explanation, no mix of words or music or memories can touch that sense of knowing that you were there and alive in that corner of time in the world.”- Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.The Black Box Theater was bustling with people, dozens upon dozens of parents and students trying to get a seat. Many had to watch the event from outside, so crowded was the little theater. “This is the biggest turn out we’ve had in years,” said Mr. Jamora, conductor of Corona del Mar’s High School Jazz Band. -READ MORE-

By: Delaney IveyPhoto By: Laura HolkThe CdM gym erupted with triumph last night as varsity player Maria King sank a fourth consecutive and final free throw, bringing the score up several points as the remaining single-digit seconds ticked away on the clock. Girls basketball killed it in their CIF quarter final game last night, defeating Sonora High School 57-47 in an intense and aggressive match. -READ MORE-

By: Max Reyna Recently, I had the great delectation to attend the premier of the Black Box Theater’s latest performance, entitled If Anne Hath a Will, Anne Hathaway: Shakespearean Sonnets with a Modern Twist. In all honesty, I only knew in the vaguest of terms what exactly I was to witness going into the Black Box, but coming out again an hour and fifteen minutes later, I was immensely glad I had been in time for the show.-READ MORE-

By: Cosi PearcePhoto By: Cosi Pearce There are over 100 pizza restaurants found scattered across Orange County, which makes choosing a place to order a decent Italian pizza hard to find. Laventina's, located on the peninsula in Newport Beach serves some of the best pizza found in our area. They have been distributing pizza for over 23 years. Store hours are Wednesday through Sunday from approximately 11 am to 11 pm. -READ MORE-

Beauty Hacks

By: Anna ConstantinoPhoto By: Voguemagz.com Whether you are getting ready to go to school, or you’re dressing up for a night out, there are plenty of easy, and useful makeup and beauty hacks that can help make your appearance flawless, and prevent facial damage in the future as well. -READ MORE-

By: Delaney IveyPhoto By: soulcycle.com Dimmed lights. Blaring music. Lots and lots of sweat. Soulcycle, a New
York cycling studio, recently branched out and opened a location at our
very own Fashion Island. I got the opportunity to attend a class for
charity several weeks ago and got to experience the thrill and
exhaustion that accompanies Soulcycle's vigorous classes.-READ MORE-

By: Nina FaridniaPhoto By: adcouncil.orgIt all started in my English class when the teacher announced an assignment. She asked us to take a look at a Public Service Announcement (PSA): messages taking a stand and changing attitudes of the general public related on a certain issue. The PSA was focused on Bullying. Bullying is a huge issue that takes place in many schools worldwide and after watching the video shown in class, I was extremely astonished. -READ MORE-

Article and Photo By: Cameron WoodAround campus, one teacher sticks out as being sweet, helpful, and kind.Her name is Mrs. Hughes.However, she is no stranger to laying down the law with students.Her Spanish class is one of my most challenging yet useful classes, as although she is very kind and thoughtful, she requires all students to participate in class, complete their homework assignments, and dedicate time to really learn the language, and prepare for quizzes and tests. -READ MORE-

Sessions Sandwiches

By: Delaney IveyPhoto By: sessionssandwiches.comSometimes local food is the best food. Sessions, a west coast deli known for its sandwiches, is located on 28th street on the Newport Beach peninsula. The restaurant itself surpassed my expectations—the vibes and food were a fantastic combination, perfectly paired with the beachside location. -READ MORE-

CdM Sailing

By: Cameron WoodPhoto By: Dailypilot.com This weekend CDM sailing team will be going up to San Francisco for a varsity sailing regatta.Most people will be driving up their which can usually be a 7-8 hr. drive or take the easy route and takes an hour which takes a lot less of your time and it is less boring. -READ MORE-

Animal Cruelty in the Meat Industry

By: Kim RodasPhoto by: beslandia.comImagine being growing up covered up in other’s feces and only ever smelling theincapacitating scent leaving lungs burning and eyes stinging; hens stacked on top of each other,not being able to move: half because there is just no where to go and half because the feces hascaked and dried in between their feathers. -READ MORE-

By: Lea GoldstonePhoto By: www.ingee.comIn high school, feeling the sting and throbbing of headaches is a common occurrence.From not getting enough sleep to those nights of excessive homework, we struggle with those soul-destroying headaches.But what are the real origins of that nasty pain that nags at our brain for hours and hours? There are several medical reasons to our struggles and pains. Luckily, there are also many ways to get rid of them. -READ MORE-

By Anna ConstantinoHarper Lee, the author of the world-famous classic “To Kill a Mockingbird”, will publish a second novel in July of 2015 entitled “Go Set a Watchman”. The original novel, an American masterpiece and a staple of school curriculum, is set in Alabama during the Depression. -READ MORE-